Penn State took care of the $1.5 million buyout on new football coach James Franklin's old contract with Vanderbilt.

The university late Friday confirmed a report by USA Today that said PSU paid the penalty for Franklin terminating his deal with Vandy,

Penn State's move is not unprecedented. USA Today reported that Texas paid Louisville $4.375 to get Charlie Strong out of his deal there, and Boise State paid Arkansas $1.75 million to release Bryan Harsin.

Franklin signed a six-year, $27 million contract to become Penn State's coach on Jan. 11.